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BF02 XWM

2002 Renault Megane

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,011 mi
Last recorded117,011 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Megane67,437 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 XWM
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 117,011 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 103,943 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 87,628 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 77,898 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 69,984 miles

handbrake travel high

Fail 30 Apr 2011 69,981 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake travel high

Pass 12 May 2010 61,848 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 61,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 12 May 2009 53,621 miles

Oil leak

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn down to wear bars

Fail 6 May 2009 53,621 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s front and o/s rear tyres worn down to wear bars

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 14 May 2007 36,900 miles

N/S/F Fog light lens smashed.

Pass 3 May 2006 26,659 miles

N/S number plate light flickers when tapped.

N/S/F fog light lens cracked.

N/S/F seat belt twisted.

O/S wiper split.

O/S/R door will not open.

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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BF02 XWM is a 2002 Renault Megane in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 67,437 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF02 XWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Renault Megane is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF02 XWM is a 2002 Renault Megane, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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